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Angerman's sphagnum
Scientific Name: Sphagnum angermanicum
Family: Sphagnaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
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Sphagnum angermanicum – Angerman's Sphagnum
Sphagnum angermanicum, commonly known as Angerman's Sphagnum, is a species of moss belonging to the Sphagnum genus. This plant has been identified as an accepted species within the moss family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Sphagnum angermanicum Melin
- Common Name: Angerman's Sphagnum
- Family: Sphagnaceae
- Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN): 15736
- Synonym: Sphagnum nemoreum var. angermanicum (Melin) Ronning
Distribution and Habitat
- This species is found in the USA and Canada.
- It has been documented in several Swedish localities, including the Angerman River area.
- Sphagnum angermanicum can be found in poor fens, particularly at the edges of ponds.
Conservation Status
- Federal Status: G3G4 (Globally Apparently Secure to Secure)
- NH State Status: S1 (Critically Imperiled), proposed for endangered status.
General Information
- Symbol: SPHAG2
- Group: Moss
- Nonvascular
Ecological Role
- Sphagnum mosses, including Sphagnum angermanicum, play a role in wetland habitats.
- Sphagnum mosses are often given special attention as they indicate the acidity of the soil.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Absconditella sphagnorum (sphagnum absonditella lichen) is related to Sphagnum angermanicum.
- Sphagnum moss can sometimes be used with whole roots in gardening, along with coconut fiber.